Riverside County, CA
Excellent starter route. Solid account monthly service prices - loyal clients - excellent paying accounts. Free tools on hand Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule - no...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Indian Wells Pool Service Route for Sale
$30,000
Cash Flow: $33,000
Boba & Cafe Shop for Sale with Year-Over-Year Growth
Van Nuys, CA
Year-over-year growth has made this café one of the most attractive opportunities in the San Fernando Valley. The business is known for its natural ingredients in the premium boba teas, smoothies, and...
$99,500
Cash Flow: $48,415
Master Care Commercial Janitorial
Palm Springs, CA
For sale is a well-established full-service janitorial business, proudly serving the Inland Empire since 1989. This reputable company specializes in a variety of facilities, including strip centers,...
$575,000
Cash Flow: $176,892
Profitable Coffee, Sandwich Shop , Hillcrest, San Diego for sale
San Diego, CA
Located in the heart of Hillcrest, this coffee shop sits in one of San Diego’s most walkable and vibrant neighborhoods—surrounded by new luxury condos, upcoming developments, and nonstop foot traffic....
$175,000
Cash Flow: $65,000
Profitable Bodyshop Auto Repair for Sale! Great Opportunity!
Los Angeles, CA
Unique opportunity in a great location of Los Angeles, make this your body shop repair, owner is selling it with the book of business, tools, employees, everything! Rent lease is very reasonable! Do...
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$169,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
Boutique fitness studio business opportunity
Orange County, CA
This is a turn-key business opportunity to own an established Row House boutique fitness studio located in a busy Orange County, California shopping plaza. Priced at a fraction of the price to open a...
$30,000
Premier Pawn Shop w/ Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Stanislaus County, CA
After more than 33 years of continued Ownership, it is time to retire and hand the keys to the kingdom over to the successor. Don’t miss the opportunity to be the owner of a long-established pawn shop...
$4,550,000
Cash Flow: $407,000
On The Sand 150feet From The Water. With Beer And Wine
Long Beach, CA
***PRICED TO SELL QUICK*** Anything on the beach let alone on the sand does not come up for sale often. Pandemic Proof - ( Unlimited outdoor seating) BEACH FRONT EATERY ON THE SAND , WITH BEER AND...
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$399,999
Mobile Gourmet S'mores Cart
San Luis Obispo, CA
Are you ready to own a business that brings the heat to any event? The S’mores Cart is a uniquely designed mobile dessert concept, specializing in gourmet s’mores experiences for weddings, parties,...
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$45,000
Cash Flow: $9,180
Profitable Plumbing Company w/ 6 Trucks & Team – San Diego County
Vista, CA
This company is a well-established and growing residential and commercial plumbing service company serving all of San Diego County. Since opening in 2022, the business has built a strong reputation...
$435,000
Cash Flow: $140,000
FranchiseWoofie's
Available in California
Explore this recession-resistant franchise opportunity with high demand and low investment. Secure your stake in the thriving $110+ billion pet care industry! Uncover the potential and sniff out success with us!
$70,000
See More FranchisesEstablished Auto Body Shop with Strong Income
Los Angeles, CA
ESTABLISHED AUTO BODY SHOP WITH STRONG INCOME This profitable auto body shop represents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational business in the heart of Sylmar, CA. Established in 2018, the...
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$290,000
Cash Flow: $265,000
Prime Downtown Encinitas Location
Encinitas, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable café business in the heart of Encinitas, just steps from Coast Highway 101 and three blocks from world-famous Swami’s Beach. Highlights: Location:...
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$125,000
EBITDA: $36,000
Beauty Supply, Boutique & Salon, Community Presence, Educated Staff
$50,000
Yolo County, CA
Hospice Agency ACHC Accredited
Los Angeles, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a fully licensed and operational hospice agency in one of the most in-demand healthcare markets. This agency is ACHC accredited, Medicare-certified, and ready for immediate...
$420,000
Los Angeles County Orangetheory Studio- South Bay Area
Los Angeles County, CA
Orangetheory Fitness is continuing our unprecedented growth, bringing our science-backed workout to more and more communities throughout the US and around the world. We were recently ranked #1:Best...
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$350,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Sands Investment Group
Sands Investment Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sands Investment Group specializes in the buying and selling of investment properties for private institutions and investors nationwide. Our brokers are experts in their product type, from restaurants to retail and everything in between. Our company of distinguished experts in all aspects of investment properties bring a proven track record to the table with over 4,800+ transactions in 48 states and $9.2 Billion in commercial real estate transactions—and counting.
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Stone Distribution - Quartzite, Granite, Marble and Tile Distribution
Los Angeles County, CA
Stone and Tile Distribution Company – Los Angeles County This well-established stone and tile distribution company has proudly served the Los Angeles County area for over 30 years. Operating out of a...
$4,900,000
Cash Flow: $760,000
Profitable Mediterranean Restaurant – Falafel Fusion – Turnkey
Rancho Cordova, CA
Turnkey Mediterranean Restaurant – Falafel Fusion – High-Traffic Rancho Cordova Location Falafel Fusion is a well-established, fully equipped Mediterranean quick-service restaurant located in a busy...
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$170,000
Highly Profitable Indoor Plastering Biz – 40+ Years Reputation
Monterey County, CA
An established name in the construction industry, this plastering company is now available for purchase. With over four decades of proven operations, this business represents a rare opportunity to...
$1,350,000
Cash Flow: $173,215
Profitable Franchise: Batteries, Lighting, Repairs & Key Fobs
Los Angeles County, CA
This established franchise offers a unique blend of essential retail and commercial wholesale services from a prime Southern California location. The business serves both walk-in customers and a...
$701,000
Cash Flow: $246,428
Pharmacy with compounding for sale
Nipomo, CA
Neighborhood pharmacy with great compounding program covering a variety of different products and covering a large area with very limited competition well known in central coast. Huge potential for...
$595,000
FranchiseThe Lash Lounge
Available in California
With $925k in Top Quartile Average Annual Sales, The Lash Lounge redefines beauty with premier lash services and a commitment to guest satisfaction.
$200,000
See More FranchisesItalian Restaurant
Palm Springs, CA
For sale in the greater Palm Springs area is an excellent Italian restaurant that boasts a classic Italian menu filled with delicious flavors and wonderful pizzas. This well-established eatery...
$925,000
Cash Flow: $127,846
Mailbox Rental, Mail Center, Retail For sale
Laguna Niguel, CA
For Sale: OC Mail Store – Turnkey Shipping & Business Service Center in Laguna Niguel, CA Please DO NOT Call the STORE< we have employees that work there, Privacy reasons > Business Overview: OC Mail...
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$150,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Own a Proven Pet Franchise in Torrance – High Demand, Great Location!
$150,000
Torrance, CA
Turn key restaurant for sale
Sacramento, CA
Exciting Opportunity to Own a Cajunfood Business ------------------------------------------------ Are you looking for a unique opportunity to own a well-established Cajun seafood business or create...
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$190,000
Tony's Men's Clothing
Palm Desert, CA
Located in Palm Desert on fashionable El Paseo surrounded by resorts and country clubs. Tony’s carries only the finest Italian apparel made out of the finest fabrics designed for the Elite Country...
$349,000
Tony's Barbecue & Bibingkinitan Restaurant
Anaheim, CA
Great opportunity to own a Barbecue Restaurant at a great location in Anaheim, CA (Harbor Blvd and 91 Freeway). *** with its most recent and Current Surge in Sales and Social Media Following. This...
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$225,000
Americas Cookie Store (Mrs. Fields Cookies)
Bakersfield, CA
Celebrated by multiple generations, Mrs. Fields® today enjoys the highest aided brand awareness in the industry and maintains a strong market presence. Products are sold via MrsFields.com, gifting...
$60,000
Cash Flow: $45,000
San Francisco Bay Area Home Health Agency
California
Established Bay Area home health platform with dual Medicare certifications serving seven counties. Joint Commission accredited with 4-5 star ratings. $7.6M revenue, $1.2M recast SDE (16% margin)....
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,215,525
The Sunflower Bakery, Cafe & Catering
Idyllwild, CA
The Sunflower Bakery Cafe & Catering is for sale this beloved establishment in the picturesque town of Idyllwild, California. With over two decades of experience, this charming cafe has become a local...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $125,167
My Little Flower Shop
Palm Springs, CA
"My Little Flower Shop" is a distinguished floral design business nestled in beautiful Palm Springs, California. With over 50 years of experience, this shop has built a reputation for excellence in...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $129,981
FranchiseMcAlister's Deli
Available Nationwide
McAlister’s Deli® offers guests more than hearty sandwiches piled high and sides worth sharing. Through genuine Southern hospitality and friendly conversation, we aim to make every guest feel like our place is their place, too. Become a part of something special with a McAlister’s Deli® of your very own.
$425,000
See More FranchisesTurnkey Hookah Lounge for Sale
Fresno, CA
Turnkey Hookah Lounge for Sale - Prime Fresno Location Established hookah lounge operating in a prime Fresno, California location presents an exceptional opportunity for new ownership. This turnkey...
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$70,000
Rockstar Cannabis
Palm Springs, CA
Rockstar Cannabis Club in Palm Springs is a premier destination for cannabis enthusiasts, offering an extensive selection of products to cater to the diverse needs of their clientele. Whether you're a...
$160,000
*****PRICE REDUCTION $199,995-Rare Type 48 Bar For Sale*****
$199,995
San Diego, CA
Pool Service Route - San Diego County
San Diego, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Rare and unique opportunity to purchase an upscale pool service...
$125,880
Cash Flow: $125,000
Beautiful French Bistro Restaurant for sale in Rolling Hills Estates
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
Located in the lovely Promenade on the Peninsula Mall that includes skating ring, bowling alley (coming soon), movie theater, private preschool and daycare, gym and sport club, retail stores to name a...
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$375,000
FranchiseCommission Express
Available Nationwide
White-collar franchise. No holidays or weekends! Twenty-eight years of experience. Commission Express has a working relationship with most Real Estate companies. No license required.
$150,000
See More FranchisesTwo-For-One Turnkey Stretch Franchises
Ventura, CA
Take advantage of these TWO existing stretch franchises and benefit from this fantastic opportunity to step into thriving wellness businesses with a strong foundation. This franchise specializes in...
$499,000
Cash Flow: $175,000
Turn-Key Opportunity Seeking Immediate Cash Flow
San Pablo, CA
This is a rare chance to acquire a high-performing agency with a strong foundation and built-in potential for expansion. This is a great agency to come into the business and cover expenses so you can...
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$369,000
Cash Flow: $234,000
Mediterranean Restaurant – Quick Service - Turnkey & Absentee Run
Riverside, CA
Looking for a clean, modern, and fully equipped restaurant in a super busy Riverside shopping center? This newly remodeled Mediterranean restaurant is designed for quick service and is ready for a...
$119,888
Cash Flow: $25,000
Hospice for Sale with active census and under cap
Los Angeles County, CA
Fully operational hospice in good standing, currently under hospice cap. Has a contract with Blueshield....
$480,000
Profitable Tea House & Dessert Café – Prime Costa Mesa Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Profitable Tea House & Dessert Café – Prime Costa Mesa Location Turnkey Operation with Established Clientele & Strong Sales Step into a thriving Tea House & Dessert Café located in the heart of Costa...
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$100,000
Jean Paul Schwarz
The Schwarz Group
Serving San Diego County, CA
We specialize in representing domestic and international clientele. We offer our clients unique, specialized and comprehensive services. We provide our clients during the buying, selling and investing process, with the knowledge needed to make educated real estate decisions. We have developed strong working relationships with top lenders who specialize in domestic lending and foreign national investments. We work with a large network of vendors that will cater to your specific needs from interior and exterior design to renovation and commercial build-outs. We are here to walk you through all aspects of the transaction process.
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Northern California Truck Accessory Business - SC2244
California
Northern California Truck Accessory Business - SC2244 Financial Information Asking Price: $495,000 Cash Flow: $175,000 Gross Revenue: $1,250,000 Down Payment: $495,000 Adjusted EBITDA: On request This...
$495,000
Cash Flow: $175,000
Commercial & Gov't Tile & Terrazzo Contractor
Los Angeles County, CA
With over $7.5M in contracted backlog, this well-established commercial tile contractor is an ideal acquisition target for another tile or construction company looking to expand into larger commercial...
$3,400,000
Cash Flow: $297,842
Mobile Car Cleaning Service
$150,000
San Francisco, CA
Plumbing Business - 24 Year Legacy, Long Contracts
Los Angeles County, CA
Are you ready to take over a thriving plumbing business with a rich history of 24 years of exceptional service? Here's your chance to own a well-established plumbing business with a 24-year legacy of...
3
$150,000
Cash Flow: $145,000
Central California Education's Finest Tutoring Center
Visalia, CA
Established, Turn-Key, and Ready to Grow! This is your chance to own a successful and well-established Tutoring Center. Located in a thriving community, this center has over 100 Google 5 star ratings,...
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$65,000
Cash Flow: $52,000
FranchiseMorrison Plus Property Inspections
Available in California
Low-cost entry + elite training = fast-track success. Start strong with less risk and full support. 2024 Average Franchisee Earnings $110,085
$50,000
See More Franchisesmotorcycles shop repair, service, tires and UHAUL rental dealer
Los Angeles County, CA
Nice opportunity to own a 12 years established motorcycle repair, service and tires business which have also TOP 100 UHAUL rental dealer with loyalty customers. Workshop spaces 2400sf and $3180...
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$300,000
Profitable Mexican Restaurant Franchise. Turnkey Highland, CA Location
Highland, CA
Own a Thriving Mexican Fusion Franchise in Highland, CA! This is a turnkey opportunity to own a successful Fuego Cravings franchise, known for its unique fusion of authentic Mexican flavors with a...
3
$295,000
Cash Flow: $144,000
Recession Resistant Northern California Mail Center Franchise - SC2186
California
Recession Resistant Northern California Mail Center Franchise - SC2186 Financial Information Asking Price: $200,000 Cash Flow: $108,000 Gross Revenue: $225,000 Down Payment: $200,000 This Northern...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $108,000
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness Gym! Price Reduction! Ready to sell!
Clovis, CA
Great location for a 2,100 SQFT boxing gym. Fully staffed, class schedules with certified instructors, weekly fitness classes. This is the premier boxing-centric High Intensity Interval Training...
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$110,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Profitable + Turn Key Home Staging Business
Santa Clara, CA
Exceptionally well organized and resourced home staging business. All inventory is owned and much of it was purchased in 2024-2025. 2 vehicles are included in the sale. Last 3 years of business are...
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$850,000
Cash Flow: $248,323
San Ramon Pool Service Route for Sale
Alameda County, CA
This pool service route offers stable recurring revenue from long-term customers on consistent billing cycles, concentrated in San Ramon for minimal drive time and maximum efficiency. Pools are small,...
$21,600
Cash Flow: $24,000
Kids Party Rentals
Burbank, CA
Modern clean up kept kid's party rental! 5 stars on yelp! We have a business van with our logo on it (Ford transit white mid roof clean title) that is included in this sale! Sale includes kid's tables...
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$49,750
For Sale 15 Years Established SEO & Digital Agency with 92% Retainers
Los Angeles County, CA
Established SEO & Digital Marketing Agency - 15 Years of Proven Success This well-established digital marketing agency has been serving clients since 2010, specializing in SEO and paid media services....
$4,500,000
Cash Flow: $15,000
Express Employment Professionals in Chino-Upland, CA
Chino, CA
Considering business ownership in one of Southern California’s most dynamic cities? The Express Employment Professionals staffing agency in Chino-Upland, CA, offers an opportunity to step into a...
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$189,000
FranchiseThe Back Nine Golf
Available in California
Back Nine: The Ultimate Indoor Golf Experience - Play, Practice, Repeat
$100,000
See More FranchisesBuy or Sell a Business in California
California is a huge state with a lot of money, so it's naturally a popular destination for businesses. The major industries in California include technology, agriculture, and entertainment, but the private business for sale market spans the gamut of sectors.
If you're looking to buy (or sell) a business in California, it helps to have some context on the market. We have aggregated and summarized the most current listings data to provide a basic overview of the business for sale market in California.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Profit Margin |
23% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Major Metro Areas
More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:
- Fresno Metro Area
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Modesto-Merced Area
- Sacramento Area
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Visalia-Hanford Area
How many businesses are listed for sale in California?
There are around 5,400 businesses for sale in California, with listings across various metro areas and statewide.
What types of businesses are for sale?
The marketplace in California is diverse, with all types of businesses in play.
- Food and Restaurants (approx. 1740)
- Retail (approx. 730)
- Service Businesses (approx. 570)
- Health Care and Fitness (approx. 440)
- Automotive and Boat (approx. 350)
- Manufacturing to Beauty and Personal Care, among others.
What is the average asking price for these businesses?
The median asking price for businesses listed for sale in California is $360,000.
What is the average revenue of these businesses?
The median reported revenue for these businesses is $630,000.
What is the average seller discretionary earnings?
The median reported earnings, often referred to as Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE), is $150,000.
What are the average valuation multiples?
Typically, businesses are being listed with an earnings multiple of 2.5 and a revenue multiple of 0.6 when referring to the asking price.
Which cities in California have the most businesses listed for sale?
The cities with the highest number of listings are Los Angeles (approx. 480), San Diego (approx. 250), San Francisco (approx. 220), Sacramento (approx. 140), San Jose (approx. 120), Oakland (approx. 80), Long Beach (approx. 80), Anaheim (approx. 60), and Riverside (approx. 60).
How can California business owners sell their own businesses?
Most business owners will retain an experienced business broker, who will typically charge a 10-15% success fee. Some business owners choose to list their business for sale directly and take on the entire process on their own. This can be a complex and challenging task, requiring an understanding of the market, great marketing skills, and even better negotiating skills.
